Butler Students Get Bullying Lesson From Morris Co. Prosecutors

BUTLER, NJ - Richard Butler Middle School learned lessons about bullying and bias crimes from members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office on Feb. 28.

Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Samantha DeNegri and Detective Supervisor Patrick LaGuerre provided a presentation to the 7th and 8th grade students about what constitutes bullying and bias crimes, as well as the repercussions that may result from committing these acts, even later in life.

Presenters stressed the importance of properly reporting instances of bullying, both in person and online, and exercising good judgement when it comes to what you post online or share with friends. Students from each grade participated throughout the program by asking questions and providing examples of the scenarios discussed by the presenters.

The program came to fruition through the request of the principal, Carla Perez.

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